Optimal Transmission Planning (OTP)
Important Materials & Deadlines
April 30, 2025 | Stakeholder Feedback Due | OTP Framework Options Paper Written Feedback
April 16, 2025 | Stakeholder Session | OTP and TRP Kick-Off Session Virtual Registration(External link)
March 31, 2025 | OTP Framework Options Paper Posted(External link)
Stakeholder Update - March 26, 2025
We will be holding a virtual Optimal Transmission (OTP) and Transmission Reinforcement Payment (TRP) Information Session on Tuesday, April 16 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., open to all interested stakeholders. Register to attend(External link).
We will answer questions and address the following:
- OTP Framework Options Paper highlights
- TRP objectives and foundation overview
- OTP and TRP engagement plan details
- Associated timelines and participation opportunities
- Scope for upcoming OTP/TRP sprint sessions
The OTP Framework Options Paper will be published early next week, with a stakeholder feedback opportunity to follow.
Background
In the Minister of Affordability and Utilities (MAU or Minister) July 2024 letter, the AESO was directed to implement changes to its current transmission planning framework. More specifically, the MAU announced that it has decided to “move away from the current zero-congestion transmission planning standard to an optimally planned transmission planning standard.” The MAU indicated that it is committed to continued collaboration with the AESO as it moves “towards the implementation of a new market and transmission framework to better enable a reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity system for all Albertans.”
Purpose and Objectives
- We are committed to developing an Optimal Transmission Planning Framework through meaningful consultation with stakeholders
- The proposed stakeholder engagement approach includes consultation sessions, written feedback cycles, and information sessions
- The approach aims to:
- Ensure meaningful stakeholder engagement before commencing regulatory processes
- Develop and implement the new optimally planned transmission planning framework to align with government directives
- Implement the Optimal Transmission Planning Framework in the 2027 Long-Term Transmission Plan (LTP)